Interesting concept, if they made it in a pineapple shape which would make it look more like a real turtle shell I'd be more interested. For a decent sounding weather resistant 'ukulele I'm totally satisfied with my Bugsgear Aqualele.

Back in the mid to late 1980's one could find real turtle back ukulele's and similar instruments in some of the markets in the Philippines. I cannot speak to the quality of the instruments. I did have a Philippine made guitar. It was of a higher quality of the kind made in the country at the time. I left it with a neighbor as traveling back to the States with it would have been a challenge. I would think that real turtle back instruments would be hard to travel with today due to various international treaties concerning trade in wildlife.

The one offered on amazon is less than attractive. Wonder how it sounds? I'd lean towards a Waterman or more likely and Outdoor Uke if I wanted something similar.

I'm not crazy about the looks. At $80, the price is good, but nothing else about it appeals to me. I just looks like a uke with a lumpy back. Maybe if they had the turtle design on the front, and didn't make it matte black, it would be more appealing.

I'm not crazy about the looks. At $80, the price is good, but nothing else about it appeals to me. I just looks like a uke with a lumpy back. Maybe if they had the turtle design on the front, and didn't make it matte black, it would be more appealing.

Interesting concept, if they made it in a pineapple shape which would make it look more like a real turtle shell I'd be more interested. For a decent sounding weather resistant 'ukulele I'm totally satisfied with my Bugsgear Aqualele.